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>>Brazilian Black (Grammostola pulchra) - I didn't really look into them, but BWW swears by them, so I'll look into them some more. They are apparently expensive and hard to find, so I'm not gonna hold my breath. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] But, how much do they go for?
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These can be expensive, but worth it if you can get them. Dont hold your breath though.
>>Chilean Rosehair (G. rosea) - Heard some good things about them, but I'm starting to hear that there are some who are docile, and others that are downright aggressive, so I don't think I'll be looking into getting one of these.
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Ignore the fact that a few people have mean ones, the same thing is true with all the species. Mine is the most docile spider ever. And the fact that most people have, or have had one in their collection is a testiment to their great character.
>>Mexican Red knee (Brachypelma smithi) - So far, these sound pretty good, I haven't really heard any bad things about them.
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>>Curlyhairs (B. albopilosum) - These sound like a pretty good choice too.
My first spider. Easy to handy, amusing, with long, copper coloured hair, and shiny copper carapace. A voracious eater. He once ate a box of locusts, 3 crickets and a pinkie mouse in 3 days. He isnt even fully grown yet. I had him since he was as big as a house spider, and grows rapidly. I cant recommend him enough. I will get some pics soon.
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>>Mexican Redlegs (Aphnopelma bicoloratum) - Haven't heard too much about them, but they seem like a good choice, other than they're somewhat hard to find.
Nice, docile, but same as the redknee really. Its down to your preference.
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>>Pinktoes (Avicularia avicularia) - Those sounded pretty good, but I heard about their nervousness and speed, so I'm most likely gonna be passing these up.
Great spiders, but Arboreals need a little more care than normal spiders, not suitable for beginners.
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>>So, I want to know your opinions on these species. I already know what your opinion is, Lori. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif[/img] Also, I have a few extra questions that didn't get answered.
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>>1. BWW said to use a plastic or metal jar lid for a water dish, then emphasized "NO SPONGES!" So, my question is, what's wrong with sponges?
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Sponges breed bacteria, a plain water dish is fine. If a spider is very young, drop some cotton wool in there. But change it daily.
>>2. It seems as if a T can't be overfed, and they eat anywhere from 4-8 if they're starving, and they eat less when they're going into molt. Well, on average,how many crickets do they eat in one meal, barring any circumstances?
Up to the spider. Look at what my curly ate. If you saw him, you would know he wasnt starving. Unless he works up an appetite thinking of all the food.
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>>3. What is the rule of thumb for feeder size crickets according to the T's size? For example, with lizards, the food should be no wider than the space between the eyes.
Dont feed anything more than half its length.
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>>4. I'm under the impression that females get larger than males. But, how do you differentiate between the sexes?
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It takes too much time here. But males have small mating hooks on their front legs. You will only see this after their ultimate moult.
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5. How do you know when a spider is going into molt?
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If they have a bald spot, it will turn dark. They will also stop eating a few weeks before hand. Other than that, you cant tell. It still takes experianced keepers by surprise sometimes.
>>That's all for now. Thanks in advance. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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>>Bry
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I hope this helps.
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